Sr Media Associate

Pay range: USD $92,000 and $115,000 yearly. The pay range is indicative of projected hiring range; base pay will be determined based on candidate's location, skills and experience. Mattel offers competitive total pay programs, comprehensive benefits, and resources to help empower a culture where every employee can reach their full potential. The Opportunity The Sr. Media Associate plays an essential role in supporting Mattel's Marketing & Communication plans across a category of brands. They will assist across US & Canada media planning and strategy. The ideal candidate will have a natural interest in media, analytics, reporting and data insights – with an eye for detail. They will collaborate with multiple internal groups across Mattel, as well as external agency partners. What Your Impact Will Be Support US/Canada Media team in development, execution and monitoring of media plans across a category of Mattel brands. Key areas include: Media Strategy & Planning Translate Global Strategy into actionable media plans across US & Canada. Review agency recommendations for partners and tactics and provide feedback to ensure alignment with Global Strategy Own Media Competitive Reporting relationships with partners like MediaRadar and Pathmatics Inform the broader organization on the competitive landscape through quarterly Competitive asset and reporting review Execution & Reporting Collaborate cross-functionally between internal Mattel teams to ensure holistic execution of media plans Support oversight of agency's trafficking process across multiple internal Mattel teams and external agencies Monitor and optimize plans to meet delivery goals across all partners & campaigns Analyze media performance data. Interpret & translate the data into actionable insights for internal Mattel teams Facilitate flawless execution across channels, through close alignment on pacing & delivery (in conjunction with the Manager/Associate Manager) Other Maintain Media vendor relationships and schedule partner meetings to support media team and expand industry knowledge Manage Mattel's advertising memberships (ANA, Ad Age), including day-to-day administration, partner communications, and sharing relevant resources with internal teams Coordinate weekly Flowchart reviews and identify opportunities to improve visibility into plan changes and workflow efficiency. What We're Looking For Bachelor's Degree required 2+ years in a media role required. Must have passion for media, marketing, and data insights Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint Excellent verbal and written communications Detail oriented and organized A team player who can prioritize and juggle multiple tasks, work in a fast-paced environment, and collaborate with multiple partner groups Previous billing experience helpful Previous experience with Media Competitive Reporting Tools a plus (ex: Vivvix/Numerator, Ad Intel, Kantar, etc.) Demonstrated growth mindset by staying curious and continuously learning, embracing challenges, and improving themselves. Equal Opportunity Employer Mattel is an Equal Opportunity Employer where we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day. We welcome all job seekers, and all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran and protected veteran status, disability status, and or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act, qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mattel, Inc.and Subsidiaries